adjective
- relating to or denoting a system in which a turbine drives an electric generator that powers electric motors
Usage: technical
Examples
- The ship uses a turboelectric propulsion system for greater efficiency.
- Turboelectric drive systems are common in modern naval vessels.
- The locomotive featured an innovative turboelectric transmission.
- Engineers designed a turboelectric power plant for the submarine.
- The turboelectric configuration allows for flexible power distribution.
- Many cruise ships now employ turboelectric propulsion technology.